CAD Engineer

Southern Cast Products; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Cast Products in Jonesboro, AR, is seeking a CAD Designer to join our engineering team. You will use SolidWorks to design mold packages, patterns, and tooling for our sand casting processes, while spending time on the foundry floor to learn molding and core-making firsthand—this hands-on experience is essential to designing tooling that works in production.

This role offers hands-on training on the foundry floor, translating customer prints into castable tooling, and applying casting

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CAD/drafting certificate preferred.
• Hands-on experience in CAD/drafting acceptable.
• Willingness to work on the foundry floor during training.

Responsibilities

• Train on the foundry floor to learn molding, core-making, and casting processes.
• Create and modify 3D models and drawings of patterns, core boxes, and tooling in SolidWorks.
• Work with engineering and production teams to translate customer part prints into castable tooling designs.
• Apply casting principles (shrinkage, draft, parting lines, coring) to designs.
• Review and redline drawings for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Maintain organized design files and revision records.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

AI tooling interest

Education

Associate's degree or CAD/drafting certificate

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CAD Designer

Southern Cast Products is a leading provider of high-quality metal casting solutions. With a strong focus on precision, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we have established ourselves as a trusted name in the industry. Our state-of-the-art facility and experienced team enable us to deliver exceptional metal casting services to a wide range of industries.

Our team of skilled craftsmen, engineers, and technicians bring years of experience and a deep understanding of metal casting principles to every project. Visit our website https://www.southerncast.com and click the careers tab to apply online and to schedule an interview and discover how we can partner with you to achieve exceptional results.

Southern Cast Products is seeking a motivated CAD Designer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will use SolidWorks to design mold packages, foundry patterns, and other items used in our sand casting process. Before moving into full-time design work, you will spend time on the foundry floor learning our molding, core-making, and casting processes firsthand—this hands-on experience is essential to designing tooling that works in real production. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in foundry engineering and design.

Responsibilities:

• Train on the foundry floor to learn molding, core-making, and casting processes
• Create and modify 3D models and drawings of patterns, core boxes, and tooling in SolidWorks
• Work with engineering and production teams to translate customer part prints into castable tooling designs
• Apply casting principles (shrinkage, draft, parting lines, coring) to designs
• Review and redline drawings for accuracy and manufacturability
• Maintain organized design files and revision records

Qualifications:

• Strong Proficiency in SolidWorks
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings and blueprints
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Associate's degree or certificate in CAD/drafting/mechanical design preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Willingness to work on the foundry floor during training period
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Interest in creating and applying AI tools to solve traditional foundry challanges preferred